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15:12Industry Experts Debate the Promise and Perils of AI Agents
Michael Moretti interviewed a panel of industry experts about how AI agents are automating practice operations and streamlining manufacturers’ systems. They weighed the competitive risks of falling behind against concerns over data security, vendor reliability, and unregulated AI-driven sales tactics. The discussion also explores how AI-powered search is changing the way patients discover aesthetic providers.
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15:12Industry Experts Debate the Promise and Perils of AI Agents
Michael Moretti interviewed a panel of industry experts about how AI agents are automating practice operations and streamlining manufacturers’ systems. They weighed the competitive risks of falling behind against concerns over data security, vendor reliability, and unregulated AI-driven sales tactics. The discussion also explores how AI-powered search is changing the way patients discover aesthetic providers.
7:00Manufacturers and Providers Navigate Facial Injectable Pricing Pressures
Industry leaders examine how value-based pricing, product choice, and safety are shaping the facial injectables market. The discussion also weighs the costs of research and practice support against demands for greater price transparency.
10:26Injectables Market Growth Depends on Value Beyond Product Pricing
Evolus President and CEO David Moatazedi describes why the injectables market remains healthy despite rising competition and pricing pressure. He emphasizes value over price, while seeing HA fillers recovering and the market becoming more segmented.
6:37Practices Face Significant Risks as Peptide Demand Outpaces Regulation
Attorney Sara Shikhman explains why recent FDA action has not changed the legal status of injectable peptides — and why practices may still face significant liability. She also addresses federal and state enforcement, and why relying on supplier assurances can leave practices vulnerable if a patient is harmed.
11:43AIA Regenerative Ax Summit
Medical aesthetics is moving beyond fillers, neurotoxins, and surface correction toward whole-patient protocols built around longevity medicine. A panel of industry experts and physician KOLs examine the commercial future of regenerative products, including exosomes, hybrid injectables, and treating GLP-1-related skin and hair changes.
6:39Creating a Credible Longevity Brand in a Crowded Market
Rapalogix Health is betting that physician trust and clear education can move longevity skincare into the mainstream. Angela Hildebrand, the company's Chief Commercial Officer, describes how the brand plans to expand beyond dermatology offices via digital access and a novel business model.
19:49AIA Midyear 2026 Ecomonic Summit
Industry executives find the global aesthetics market resilient, with APAC driving growth while economic pressure tests device financing and injectables begin to recover.
7:42Inside the New Era of Regenerative Aesthetics
Dr. Tess Mauricio describes regenerative aesthetics as a customized approach that uses energy-based treatments and biologic therapies to stimulate repair and help skin function more youthfully. Early treatment may also help limit the skin laxity, volume loss, and hair shedding associated with GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
7:58K-Beauty Drives Demand for Clinical, Accessible Skin Care
At a recent meeting of the Aesthetic Industry Association, Dr. Eunice Park explains why K-beauty has moved from a cultural phenomenon to a current force in aesthetic medicine, changing what patients expect from aesthetic care. This is driven by Korea’s fast innovation cycle, deep skin-care culture, and consumer demand for clinical-level results.
11:24New Skin Science Aims to Reawaken Aging Cells
CEO Rahul Mehta explains how Rapalogix Health is bringing longevity science into aesthetics using a rapamycin-derived technology designed to help exhausted skin cells behave more youthfully.
6:13Skin Health Drives Longevity Science Forward
Doris Day, M.D., FAAD, argues that aesthetic medicine must move beyond fillers, neurotoxins, and surface correction to treat skin aging at the cellular level. She explains how fibroblast repair, mTORC1 science, and regenerative protocols can help patients maintain healthier skin and achieve stronger results as they age.
11:02Integrated Technology Redefines the Aesthetic Practice
Tiphany Hall of Aesthetic Record argues that medical aesthetics is advancing from disconnected digital tools toward integrated technology ecosystems that unify booking, EMR, payments, marketing, loyalty, and patient follow-up. She explains where AI can create real value, especially in lead response and retention, while keeping the clinical experience personal and trust-based.
12:48THE Aesthetic Industry Association's Digital Ax Summit
Top industry experts discuss how AI, e-commerce, financing, loyalty programs, and digital education are reshaping practice growth and the traditional field-sales model.
4:38Understanding the Science Behind the Revian Hair Restoration Device
John Oakley, CEO and Director at Revian, Inc., explains how the company’s dual-wavelength hair restoration cap is designed to stimulate nitric oxide, support mitochondrial activity, and fit into broader treatment regimens. He also highlights how the device's app tracks patient compliance.
10:17Physician Oversight Anchors GetHairMD’s Franchise Strategy
Paul Herchman, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of GetHairMD, explains how the company's new franchise model can carve out a new lane in the crowded hair-restoration market. He argues that placing focused hair-loss centers inside high-end salons, backed by physician oversight, exclusive technology, and standardized protocols, could offer a faster, lower-cost path to national scale than traditional clinic expansion.
8:25Obagi's Branded Filler Playbook for Growth
Drew Fine, U.S. General Manager, Professional Channel at Obagi, outlines the strategy for rolling out the new Obagi saypha MagIQ filler, its data-driven launch plan, and why he believes the aesthetics market needs to refocus on education for long-term growth.
5:40Regenerative Aesthetics: From Hype to High Science
Regenerative aesthetics is moving beyond buzzwords and into a more demanding era shaped by true biology, better data, and far more sophisticated manufacturing. Rion Aesthetics CEO Alisa Lask explains why the future is not about simple aesthetic correction, but about what is happening beneath the skin — and why that shift will separate serious science from market hype.
12:08Loyalty Programs Are Failing to Grow Aesthetics
Many aesthetic loyalty programs are structurally conflicted. Designed to satisfy both brand sales goals and clinic retention needs, they often create friction instead of growth. Michael Moretti interviews loyalty programs expert Jonas Essoufi on how this exchange breaks down, and why the model needs rethinking.
7:43Hair Loss, GLP-1s, and a Physician Partnership Model
Hair restoration is booming, but the sector is crowded with “snake oil,” confusing tech claims, and inconsistent results. The leadership team at GetHairMD — Paul Herchman, Bruce Vermeulen, and Trace Herchman — breaks down how a validated technology portfolio and physician-led ecosystem aims to deliver real outcomes, and a scalable business model with protected territories.
AIA Leadership Award Winner on Regenerative Aesthetics and the Future of Longevity Medicine
Medical aesthetics is undergoing a profound shift, raising new questions about how longevity, technology, and clinical philosophy are redefining the field. AIA Leadership Award winner Dr. Jennifer Pearlman explores what’s changing, and why the future of aesthetics may look very different from the past.
1:04Aesthetics Tech Forum Highlights
The Aesthetics Tech Forum, held January 8–9, 2026, featured expert panels with leading aesthetic industry executives, startups pitching to financial decision-makers, and a busy exhibit area.
2:55What AI Means for the Next Era of Aesthetics
Filmed at the ASDS 2025 meeting, dermatologists Doris Day and Hassan Galadari unpack how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape everyday aesthetic practice and the physician–patient relationship. They share candid perspectives on the growing pains of this transition and what it could unlock for the next generation of care, offering a forward-looking discussion that challenges how most clinicians are thinking about the future.
4:25Inside the Dermal Filler Sector’s Quiet Reset
Filmed at the 2025 ASDS meeting, Drew Fine of Obagi and dermatologist Hassan Galadari debate the true state of the dermal filler market. What appears to be a slowdown may instead mark a deeper reset reshaping how injectables are used and valued.
3:35New Patient Trends Reshape Demand For Energy-Based Devices
Chris Aronson of Cynosure Lutronic discusses the shifting dynamics in the EBD sector at ASDS 2025, noting slower product cycles but rising demand driven by younger patients and the GLP-1 boom. He highlights growing interest in prejuvenation treatments, minimal-downtime procedures, and the early role of AI and robotics in device innovation.
3:30Hybrid Medspa Models Expand Revenue As States Tighten Compliance Rules
Attorney Brad Adatto, Partner at ByrdAdatto, outlines how integrated wellness-surgical models create fresh revenue streams, explains how Management Services Organizations (MSOs) enable multi-state growth while staying compliant, and warns that states are cracking down on IV bars and medspas with tougher medical and pharmacy regulations.
7:41Generations Converge as Digital Content Shapes Aesthetic Choices
Generational aesthetics is evolving, reported three industry experts. While habits differ, all cohorts are increasingly influenced by digital creators and short-form content, narrowing the generational gap in how patients research and choose treatments. All three outlined how practices can extend their in-office experience into a strong digital presence stand to capture growth across all age groups.
5:53AI Aids Practice Efficiency But Human Touch Builds Patient Trust
Three industry experts outline how automation is streamlining practice operations by accelerating patient engagement, optimizing front office efficiency, and improving conversion rates. AI, they note, enhances these systems with predictive tools and call analysis but is no substitute for personalized care.
6:15Sustainable Medspa Expansion Depends on Strong Fundamentals
Medspa success starts with nailing the fundamentals: a clear target market, differentiated brand, and consistent messaging. Industry leaders caution against rapid expansion, emphasizing the need to perfect operations and culture to create sustainable growth, as well as patient retention strategies like membership models and bundled offerings that integrate wellness and aesthetic care.
1:55Consolidation Surge Creates High Stakes for Aesthetic Providers
Bill Walker, Founder and CEO of Aesthetic Brokers, outlines why the medical aesthetic space is so attractive to private equity and venture capital. He describes how early entrants in the current trend in medical office roll-ups, or consolidation cycle, can realize the greatest upside, while waiting too long can mean fewer opportunities and lower returns for physicians selling their practices.
4:16Evolus Signals Strategic Expansion Into Dermal Filler Market
Tomoko Yamagishi-Dressler, Chief Marketing Officer at Evolus, highlights the company's focus on Millennial consumers, natural outcomes, and practice support as key growth drivers in the neurotoxin market. She also details plans to expand into dermal fillers with a strong emphasis on provider education and training.
6:10Regenerative Aesthetics Faces Urgent Call for Standards
Saranya Wyles, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Regenerative Dermatology and Skin Longevity Laboratory at the Mayo Clinic, outlines a pivotal shift in aesthetics from anti-aging treatments to a holistic, pro-longevity approach rooted in regenerative medicine. Emphasizing human-derived therapies, such as stem cells, platelets, and exosomes, she highlights the biological variability inherent in donor-sourced products and stresses the need for standardized manufacturing and release criteria.
3:59AmSpa 2025 Unveiled Advances in Medical Aesthetics
This video is a high-energy compilation shot at the Medical Spa Show 2025 meeting, which was organized by the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) and held April 10 - 13 at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. As AmSpa's media partner during the meeting, Medical Insight's video crew was busy capturing conference activities, speaker presentations, including interviews on the exhibit hall floor, and special sit down interviews with VIPs and industry leaders. This compilation also takes a close look at some of the products on the show floor, representing the latest advancements in the aesthetic medicine industry.
Exosome Breakthroughs Drive New Growth in Aesthetics
Alisa Lask, CEO of Rion Aesthetics (Rochester, Minn), offers a C-level perspective on the regenerative aesthetics market, particularly exosome-based therapies, which is a rapidly emerging as a major focus in the industry, with growing activity but no clear FDA regulatory pathway yet. Among other insights, she explains the importance of establishing regulatory standards while advancing clinical research, including an IND-approved trial using purified exosomes to stimulate natural collagen and elastin production.
7:53Merz CEO Details Innovation Push as Aesthetic Demand Shifts
Medical Insight's Michael Moretti recently interviewed Merz Aesthetics CEO Bob Rhatigan, who outlined the company’s latest advancements and strategic priorities. Mr. Rhatigan noted growing demand for noninvasive treatments to address skin laxity from rapid weight loss drugs, new FDA approvals for Xeomin, how Merz is actively investing in early-stage research around exosome-based injectables, and more.
8:28Exclusive Generational Aesthetics Research From Medical Insight
Explore groundbreaking insights in our exclusive video, Generational Aesthetics Research from Medical Insight. Dive into the latest trends, preferences, and behaviors shaping the aesthetics industry across different age groups. This research unveils data-driven strategies to understand and connect with diverse generations, empowering professionals to stay ahead in the evolving world of aesthetics.
4:05Novel Laser-Based Device Addresses All Acne Types
Discover the future of acne treatment in our latest video, Novel Laser-Based Device Addresses All Acne Types. This groundbreaking technology tackles every form of acne, from mild to severe, offering a comprehensive solution for clear, healthy skin. Learn how this innovative laser device works, its benefits for diverse skin types, and why it’s revolutionizing dermatological care. Perfect for professionals and patients seeking advanced, effective acne treatment options.
24:21Carrie Caulkins on Trends in Medical Aesthetics
Join industry expert Carrie Caulkins as she shares her insights on the latest Trends in Medical Aesthetics. In this exclusive video, Carrie explores emerging innovations, patient preferences, and the evolving landscape of aesthetic treatments. Gain valuable knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic field and discover what’s shaping the future of medical aesthetics.
5:03Executives Are Bullish on the PDT Sector
Discover why top executives are optimistic about the Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) sector in this insightful video. Explore the latest advancements, market potential, and opportunities driving growth in medical aesthetics and how PDT is shaping the future of innovative treatments.
4:06Sientra CEO Details Plans for New Non-Silicone Implant
Join Sientra's CEO as they unveil exciting plans for a groundbreaking new non-silicone implant. Discover how this innovative development aims to transform the medical aesthetics industry and expand options for patients seeking advanced solutions.
2:34Evolus Receives the AIA's Best Consumer Marketing Award
Discover how Evolus earned the Aesthetic Industry Association's prestigious Best Consumer Marketing Award. This video highlights their innovative marketing strategies that set a new standard in the medical aesthetics field.
2:41Executives Divulge Digital Marketing Best Practices
Gain valuable insights as industry executives share their top digital marketing best practices. Learn proven strategies to enhance engagement, reach target audiences, and drive success in the medical aesthetics field.
2:13Worldwide Medical Aesthetic Market Growth
Explore the latest trends and insights driving the growth of the worldwide medical aesthetics market. This video highlights key factors fueling expansion and opportunities shaping the industry's future.
9:34The Sustained Growth of Merz Aesthetics North America
Discover the factors behind the sustained growth of Merz Aesthetics North America. This video delves into their innovative strategies, market impact, and commitment to advancing the medical aesthetics industry.
1:47New Report Tracks Surging Body Shaping Market
Explore the latest insights from a new report tracking the rapid growth of the body shaping market. This video highlights emerging trends, innovations, and opportunities shaping this dynamic segment of the medical aesthetics industry.
2:56Cynosure CEO Receives AIA Leadership Award
Join us in celebrating the Cynosure CEO as they receive the prestigious AIA Leadership Award. This video highlights their exceptional contributions and visionary leadership in advancing the medical aesthetics industry.
2:24Emsculpt Hits One Million Treatments Milestone
Discover the groundbreaking success of Emsculpt as it reaches the remarkable milestone of one million treatments. This video showcases its impact on the medical aesthetics industry and its growing popularity worldwide.
5:41Ideal Image Receives Best Corporate Medspa Chain Award
Celebrate Ideal Image as they receive the prestigious Best Corporate Medspa Chain Award. This video highlights their dedication to excellence and leadership in the medical aesthetics industry.
2:32The Future of Robotics in Medical Aesthetics
Explore the transformative potential of robotics in medical aesthetics. This video delves into cutting-edge advancements and how automation is shaping the future of precision treatments and patient care.
3:23The Dubious Logic Behind Vaccination Mandates in Aesthetic Practices
Examine the controversial topic of vaccination mandates in aesthetic practices. This video explores the arguments, challenges, and implications surrounding this complex issue in the medical aesthetics industry.
3:48Dr. Per Heden Accepts the AIA Leadership Award
Join us in honoring Dr. Per Heden as he accepts the prestigious AIA Leadership Award. This video celebrates his remarkable contributions and visionary leadership in advancing the medical aesthetics field.
1:58The AIA Benefits the Ax Industry on Many Levels
Discover how the Aesthetic Industry Association (AIA) supports and elevates the aesthetics industry. This video highlights the AIA's impactful initiatives and the diverse benefits it provides to professionals at every level.
3:20Inside Cartessa Aesthetics' Business Model
Get an exclusive look inside Cartessa Aesthetics' innovative business model. This video explores their strategies, market approach, and how they’re redefining success in the medical aesthetics industry.
0:59Emsculpt Neo Takes Fitness Health to the Next Level
Discover the advanced capabilities of Emsculpt Neo in this video. Learn how it combines groundbreaking technology to redefine body contouring and deliver exceptional results in the medical aesthetics industry.